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Esports Entertainment Group to Add Swedish and Spanish-Licensed Gaming Business with Acquisition of Bethard
- Bethard, the B2C business of Gameday Group plc, generated $31M net gaming revenues in 2020
- GMBL raises Fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100M-$105M as result of the transaction
Esports Entertainment Group, Inc., an esports entertainment and online gambling company, today announced the signing of an agreement to acquire Gameday Group’s B2C business, operating under the ‘Bethard’ brand by Bethard Group Limited (“Bethard”), a fast-growing sports betting operator that generated $31 million in revenue in 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, EEG will pay EUR 16 mil ($19.5 mil) in cash and a 12% net gaming revenue share for two years. The acquisition is expected to close on July 1, 2021. As a result of transaction, Esports Entertainment Group is raising its fiscal 2022 revenue guidance to $100 million to $105 million.
“This is another great addition for Esports Entertainment Group that substantially increases our revenues, and available markets,” commented Grant Johnson, CEO of Esports Entertainment Group. “With this transaction, we expect to gain two new gaming licenses, including one in the strategically important Swedish market. At the completion of the license hand over we will have 6 tier one licenses.”
Bethard is an iGaming company that offers sports betting and casino games online. The company was founded in 2012 and consists of a team of passionate individuals who shares a vision of taking sports betting and casino to the next level. Bethard has a strong focus on responsible gambling with best-in-class compliance functions in order to act properly and in a sustainable way in regulated markets. The company is based in St. Julians, Malta.
According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global gaming market reached a value of $167.9 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow at a 9.2% CAGR through 2026, reaching $287.1 billion.
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GG.BET adds ‘Popular Bets’ ready-made combo slips
GG.BET has launched Popular Bets, a new platform feature that lets users place bets on ready-made combo selections in a few clicks.
The operator said the “Popular” section on the homepage highlights pre-built combinations based on popular matches and the latest markets. Once a user selects a combo, the full set of selections is automatically added to the bet slip.
According to GG.BET, the combos are generated using “enhanced recommendation algorithms” and built from markets that are popular among gg.bet users. The company said the goal is to reduce the time customers spend building selections and make the betting flow “easier and more accessible” for both experienced and newer bettors.
The update follows other recent product changes on the platform, including the launch of Bet Builder, which GG.BET said allows users to combine multiple markets within one match across both sports and esports.
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22Bet Partners
22Bet Partners Introduces The Winner’s League — An Affiliate Competition Built for Football Season
As the football world prepares for its biggest stage, 22Bet Partners is warming up with a competition of its own.
In anticipation of the upcoming World Cup, the affiliate program has announced “The Winner’s League”, a limited-time campaign designed to reward new partners who bring winning traffic during the most exciting period of the football calendar.
Being a brand deeply rooted in the global sports scene, 22Bet has long aligned its identity with the energy, competition, and global passion surrounding football. The new campaign reflects that same spirit — turning affiliate performance into a league of its own.
Running from April 15 to June 15, The Winner’s League invites new affiliates to step onto the field, compete for performance-based rewards, and secure boosted revenue share conditions ahead of the football season’s peak traffic period.
For traffic owners focused on Tier-1, Tier-2 markets, the campaign offers a straightforward challenge: bring players, reach milestones, and climb the reward ladder.
How The Winner’s League Works
The promotion is available exclusively to new partners who register and meet the campaign requirements during the promotional period.
To participate, affiliates must:
- Register in the 22Bet Partners affiliate program
- Drive traffic from eligible Tier-1, Tier-2 regions
(For detailed GEO information, partners are encouraged to contact their affiliate managers.) - Generate verified First Time Deposits (FTDs) during the campaign period
Only traffic that complies with the program’s official rules and conditions will be considered eligible.
Bonus Levels & Rewards
The Winner’s League operates with a clear milestone structure. As partners increase their performance, their rewards grow accordingly.
20 FTDs
- 5% RevShare boost for 1 month
50 FTDs
- 10% RevShare boost for 2 months
100 FTDs
- 5% RevShare boost for 3 months
- Exclusive Secret Football Box
The Secret Football Box will be awarded to the first 10 partners who reach the 100 FTD milestone.
Additional Campaign Rules
- Bonuses are credited after FTD confirmation.
- Each partner receives only the highest reward tier achieved.
- The promotion applies to the following brands within the program:
- 22Bet
- Betlabel
- All traffic must comply with the official affiliate program rules outlined in the Terms & Conditions
Playing the Long Game
For affiliates who treat performance marketing like a competitive sport, the timing of the campaign is no coincidence.
Major football tournaments historically bring some of the highest engagement levels in sports betting, and 22Bet Partners is positioning its affiliate network to capture that momentum early.
With The Winner’s League, the message is simple: the football season is approaching, the audience is warming up, and the field is open for new players.
For affiliates ready to compete, the league has already begun.
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22Bet Partners
22Bet Partners Introduces The Winner’s League — An Affiliate Competition Built for Football Season
As the football world prepares for its biggest stage, 22Bet Partners is warming up with a competition of its own.
In anticipation of the upcoming World Cup, the affiliate program has announced “The Winner’s League”, a limited-time campaign designed to reward new partners who bring winning traffic during the most exciting period of the football calendar.
Being a brand deeply rooted in the global sports scene, 22Bet has long aligned its identity with the energy, competition, and global passion surrounding football. The new campaign reflects that same spirit — turning affiliate performance into a league of its own.
Running from April 15 to June 15, The Winner’s League invites new affiliates to step onto the field, compete for performance-based rewards, and secure boosted revenue share conditions ahead of the football season’s peak traffic period.
For traffic owners focused on Tier-1, Tier-2 markets, the campaign offers a straightforward challenge: bring players, reach milestones, and climb the reward ladder.
How The Winner’s League Works
The promotion is available exclusively to new partners who register and meet the campaign requirements during the promotional period.
To participate, affiliates must:
- Register in the 22Bet Partners affiliate program
- Drive traffic from eligible Tier-1, Tier-2 regions
(For detailed GEO information, partners are encouraged to contact their affiliate managers.) - Generate verified First Time Deposits (FTDs) during the campaign period
Only traffic that complies with the program’s official rules and conditions will be considered eligible.
Bonus Levels & Rewards
The Winner’s League operates with a clear milestone structure. As partners increase their performance, their rewards grow accordingly.
20 FTDs
- 5% RevShare boost for 1 month
50 FTDs
- 10% RevShare boost for 2 months
100 FTDs
- 5% RevShare boost for 3 months
- Exclusive Secret Football Box
The Secret Football Box will be awarded to the first 10 partners who reach the 100 FTD milestone.
Additional Campaign Rules
- Bonuses are credited after FTD confirmation.
- Each partner receives only the highest reward tier achieved.
- The promotion applies to the following brands within the program:
- 22Bet
- Betlabel
- All traffic must comply with the official affiliate program rules outlined in the Terms & Conditions
Playing the Long Game
For affiliates who treat performance marketing like a competitive sport, the timing of the campaign is no coincidence.
Major football tournaments historically bring some of the highest engagement levels in sports betting, and 22Bet Partners is positioning its affiliate network to capture that momentum early.
With The Winner’s League, the message is simple: the football season is approaching, the audience is warming up, and the field is open for new players.
For affiliates ready to compete, the league has already begun.
The post 22Bet Partners Introduces The Winner’s League — An Affiliate Competition Built for Football Season appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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